Clinical trials: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Evaluating Light Therapy for Treatment of Overuse Anterior Knee Pain
During basic training, 15% of military recruits develop knee pain, which hinders their chance to complete training. Current therapeutic options have had variable levels of success.
- Trial name
- LLL&KP02 (NCT02845869)
- Testing
- THOR Laser LX2 System
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Proprioceptive Disorders
Joint Position Sense in Individuals With Anterior Knee Pain
Introduction Anterior knee pain (AKP) commonly affects physically active as well as sedentary individuals and the aetiology remains unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT03998241
- Testing
- No intervention was provided
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Stellenbosch
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effect of Short Foot Exercise Combined With Focused Hip and Knee Exercises on Pain, Q Angle and Functional Outcomes in Female Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of short foot exercises combined with focused hip and knee strengthening on pain, Q-angle, and functional outcomes in female patients with patellofemoral pain…
- Trial name
- NCT07703072
- Testing
- Short foot exercise + Hip and Knee Strengthening exercise, Hip and Knee Strengthening Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Close Kinetic Chain Exercise With Kinesio Taping in the Management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The investigators will include patients attending outpatient clinic in the area of Orthopedics and Traumatology of our hospital with a diagnosis of unilateral Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02241148
- Testing
- Acetaminophen 500mg, Kinesio taping
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Clamshells Exercise and Vastrus Medialis Oblique Strengthening Exercise on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
PFPS, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that primarily affects adolescents and young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05924607
- Testing
- Standard clamshells method, Targeted VMO strengthening
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The Addition of Dry Needling in the Treatment of Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Subjects between 14 and 40 years of age referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of PFPS will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group (PFPS) will be treated pragmatically.
- Trial name
- NCT03157271
- Testing
- Intramuscular Dry Needling
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The Efficacy of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of myofascial release techniques applied on the superficial anterior myofascial chain of the body on pain, functional status, posture, biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of…
- Trial name
- NCT05327569
- Testing
- Myofascial Chain Release Techniques
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
Which Model of Care is the Most Cost-effective in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders?
As musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) reach epidemic proportions in Canada, access to the public health system for those who suffer from them is increasingly difficult.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Rotator-cuff Related Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- Edu1st (NCT06832852)
- Testing
- Stepped care, Rehabilitation Care, Medical Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 369 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Aquatic Plyometrics for Adolescents With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This study was designed to assess the effect of a 12-week hydro-kinetic plyometric (HK-Plyo) training on pain, muscle strength, disability, and quality of life (QoL) in adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).
- Trial name
- NCT07679464
- Testing
- Hydro-Kinetic Plyometric Exercise Program, Standard Exercise Program (Conventional Physical Therapy)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Mulligan Pain Release Phenomenon With and Without Tapping in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of mulligan pain release phenomenon with or without Tapping in management of Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06108804
- Testing
- mulligan pain release phenomenon with tapping, mulligan pain release phenomenon
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Patellofemoral Pain
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Clinical Practice Guideline Adherence for Patellofemoral Pain
The overall goal of this multisite, randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the short- and long-term effectiveness of a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)-adherent physical therapy approach to patellofemoral pain (PFP) management…
- Trial name
- knEE-CAPP (NCT06665204)
- Testing
- Clinical Practice Guideline-adherent Care, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Sara Gorczynski, PT, DPT
Knee Pain Chronic, Muscle Pain
Efficacy of High and Low Intensity Percutaneous Electrolysis for the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Muscle pain is frequently attributed to myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in which myofascial trigger points (MTrP) are a characteristic feature.
- Trial name
- NCT04390438
- Testing
- Percutaneous Electrolysis, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Reliability and Validity of Physical Tests and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound As an Add-on in Classifying Anterior Knee Pain
Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSU) or sonography is a non-invasive diagnostic technique and can extend the clinical examination of Anterior Knee Pain by visualizing musculoskeletal pathology to detect invisible flaws, it is safe…
- Trial name
- AKP (NCT06904352)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Anterior Knee Pain
Comparison of Removing and Non-removing Patellofemoral Joint Osteophytes Following Medial Unicompartment Knee Arthroplasty
Background: Anterior knee pain (AKP) is a challenge following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Some surgeons remove patellofemoral joint (PFJ) osteophytes to reduce osteophyte impingement and AKP.
- Trial name
- NCT05367375
- Testing
- removing osteophyte at patellofemoral joint
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Thammasat University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Quadriceps Strengthening At Different Angles in Patellofemoral Pain
Introduction: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is characterized by anterior, retropatellar and/or peripatellar pain during activities such as running, squatting, kneeling, or prolonged sitting.
- Trial name
- NCT06502795
- Testing
- Protected Range Quadriceps Strengthening group, Patient-Guided Range Quadriceps Strengthening group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Ceara
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Efficiency of Patellar Taping in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellar subluxation is a common disorder that may cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. The efficiency of patellar taping in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome has been reported good outcomes in most patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01504100
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
In Vivo Arthroscopic Behavior of the Infrapatellar Plica of the Knee
Anterior knee pain has been an enigmatic problem for orthopedic surgeons. Recent studies, as well as the clinical observation of the principle investigator have suggested that arthroscopic resection of the infrapatellar plica…
- Trial name
- NCT00643487
- Testing
- observation of the behavior of the infrapatellar plica
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Ankle Sprains, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Distinct Directional Postural Stability Deficits Across Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders
Lateral ankle sprain (LAS) and patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) are common musculoskeletal conditions associated with postural instability.
- Trial name
- LAS-PFPS (NCT07508163)
- Testing
- diagnosis of APSI, MLSI, OASI
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Strain Counterstrain Versus Graston Technique for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This clinical trial compares the effects of Strain Counterstrain technique versus Graston Technique on pain and range of motion in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- SCS-GRAS-PFPS (NCT07589933)
- Testing
- Strain Counterstrain, Graston Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Green International University
Patellofemoral Pain
Mindfulness Training Along Strength Training Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain
The study is to find out of the comparative Sprinting-induced patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) causes physical and psychologicalal distress in athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT06846125
- Testing
- GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training, GROUP B: Strength Training Only
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University